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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.54, 3,070.30 and 660.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.54, 3,070.30 and 660.01 is: 990.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.54 : 3,070.30 = 660.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.54/3,070.30 = 660.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.54x = 3,070.30 × 660.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.54x = 2,026,419.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026,419.38/2,046.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.17

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